Notice that Sunday's distance, 10 miles, doesn't seem as long now as it did a few months ago. Some of you even call it "only 10." This run starts from the Eugene Running Company at 8:00. Half-marathoners go nine miles that day.
Your route: Oakway and Coburg Roads to Ferry Street Bridge and don't cross. Turn right onto bike path, to Valley River footbridge and across. Turn left, past Ferry Street to Autzen footbridge. Turn around at brick crosswalk and come back the same way: Valley River, Ferry and store. GPS distance is 10.11 miles.
Bring a drink for delivery at about four and six miles (Ferry Street). Weather forecast: starting temperature in 40s with little chance of rain.
WEEK'S LESSON: YOUR FUEL
Question: Do you recommend that I drink
during the runs?
Answer: It’s a
requirement. You can’t go 26.2 miles without drinking, and probably not without
drinking something stronger than plain water. This is true on cool days as well
as hot. So I ask you to practice drinking early and often during all training.
Bring a bottle of your favorite sports drink for delivery on the course. Walk
or stop while drinking, so you’ll get the fluid in you rather than on
you. Even though sports drinks supply carbos, it isn’t enough to fuel you for
runs this long. I strongly advise you to add “foods” in the form of gels, bars
or similar products. Refuel every 30 to 45 minutes during the training run and
race. Everyday nutrition and weight control can, of course, affect your
performance as well. But I abstain from advising on these matters and ask you
to find your own experts (which I’m definitely not).
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